Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) held a free Heath Screening Event in
conjunction with Maimonides Medical Center on Sunday, June 16, at the
Boro Park Y, allowing men and women from the community to have vital tests
conducted all in one convenient location. Hundreds of community members
attended the event.

Several community members were discovered to have dangerously blood pressure and were sent for immediate medical attention.

The vital health tests were conducted by Heart Scan
Services. Men and women came to check their blood pressure, heart rate,
thyroid, arteries, and body mass index. In addition to Assemblyman Hikind’s
staff members, who were on hand to assist community members as needed, Nachas Health
Organization attended the event to sign people up who need on-going support
services.

“I was delighted to see so many members of community
turn out for this event,” said Assemblyman Hikind. “Several people were advised
to follow up on abnormalities that were spotted during the testing. It’s always
better to be proactive when it comes to our health.”